Decoction for Cold Coughs

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Nicholas Myrepsus

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Horehound	Marrubium vulgare
Rue	Ruta graveolens
Hyssop	Hyssopus officinale
Oregano	Oreganum vulgare
Thyme	Thymus vulgaris
Wild Savory	Satureja montana
Pennyroyal	Mentha pulegium
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum	equal parts

Preparation:

Decoct, strain then add Honey

Function:

Clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough

Use:

1. Cold-type Cough
2. ‘Wet’ Cough
3. Chronic Cough
4. Bronchitis
5. Whooping Cough
6. Spasmodic Cough

Dose:

a small cupful 2 or 3 times daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Licorice or Raisins would be a good addition to sweeten and strengthen the Lungs.

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